Police and community briefs for February, 4

Published: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10:54 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10:54 p.m.

Police beat

11 gas tanks reported stolen

Gas and fuel tanks valued at more than $1,000 were taken from a popular bait and tackle store in Dunnellon during a burglary early Saturday. Police have released surveillance images and hope someone can help with the investigation.

Surveillance cameras show a black Chevrolet sport utility vehicle entering the parking lot of the Angler's Resort at 12189 S. Williams St. just before 5 a.m. The vehicle, believed to be an early 2000s model Tahoe or Suburban, parks and a man is seen getting out.

The man walks to the dock area, where employees later found 11 full gas cans missing, according to Dunnellon Police Department reports. The man is seen walking back and forth from the dock area carrying items and loading them in the vehicle.

The gas cans were in a locked shed. The padlock on the shed was cut and later was found in the water, reports state.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 465-8510.

Community

Citizens Academy sessions planned

The city of Ocala is accepting applications for the 2013 Citizens Academy.

The free seven-week program will touch upon facets of city government and will include hands-on activities, panel discussions and equipment demonstrations.

Sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from April 4 through May 16.

Applications can be downloaded at citizensacademy.ocalafl.org or be picked up in the City Manager's Office, City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala.

The deadline to apply is March 15. For more information, call 401-3978 or email pcalero@ocalafl.org.

CF to offer project management class

The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for a project management course that will meet 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

The fee is $249 and includes materials. The deadline to enroll is Friday.

For more information or to register, call 873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.

All proceeds benefit Shepherd's Lighthouse, Inc. Orders must be placed by Feb. 8. For more information, call 347-6575

Two online tutor courses offered

The Florida Literacy Coalition is facilitating two online tutor training courses between February 18 and March 10.

One course will be focused on basic literacy skills and the other will include ESOL techniques. Users will navigate the course at their own pace and complete the course by creating a lesson plan. No foreign language skills or prior teaching experience are necessary.

Registration is required.

For more information, visit www.floridaliteracy.org/online_tutor_training.html.

King of the Wing tickets available

Tickets are available for the annual King of the Wing competition benefitting ARC Marion. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at ARC Marion, 2800 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala.

Adult tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door; for ages 6-12, $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, call 351-2479.

<p>Police beat</p><p><b>11 gas tanks reported stolen</p><p></b>Gas and fuel tanks valued at more than $1,000 were taken from a popular bait and tackle store in Dunnellon during a burglary early Saturday. Police have released surveillance images and hope someone can help with the investigation.</p><p>Surveillance cameras show a black Chevrolet sport utility vehicle entering the parking lot of the Angler's Resort at 12189 S. Williams St. just before 5 a.m. The vehicle, believed to be an early 2000s model Tahoe or Suburban, parks and a man is seen getting out.</p><p>The man walks to the dock area, where employees later found 11 full gas cans missing, according to Dunnellon Police Department reports. The man is seen walking back and forth from the dock area carrying items and loading them in the vehicle.</p><p>The gas cans were in a locked shed. The padlock on the shed was cut and later was found in the water, reports state.</p><p>Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 465-8510.</p><p> </p><p>Community</p><p><b>Citizens Academy sessions planned</p><p></b>The city of Ocala is accepting applications for the 2013 Citizens Academy.</p><p>The free seven-week program will touch upon facets of city government and will include hands-on activities, panel discussions and equipment demonstrations.</p><p>Sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from April 4 through May 16.</p><p>Applications can be downloaded at citizensacademy.ocalafl.org or be picked up in the City Manager's Office, City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala.</p><p>The deadline to apply is March 15. For more information, call 401-3978 or email pcalero@ocalafl.org.</p><p><b>CF to offer project management class</p><p></b>The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for a project management course that will meet 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala</p><p>The fee is $249 and includes materials. The deadline to enroll is Friday.</p><p>For more information or to register, call 873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.</p><p><b>Balloon bouquets sold in fundraiser</p><p></b>Shepherd's Lighthouse Inc. is holding a balloon bouquet fundraiser with deliveries between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14. Bouquets start at $25.</p><p>All proceeds benefit Shepherd's Lighthouse, Inc. Orders must be placed by Feb. 8. For more information, call 347-6575</p><p>Two online tutor courses offered</p><p>The Florida Literacy Coalition is facilitating two online tutor training courses between February 18 and March 10.</p><p>One course will be focused on basic literacy skills and the other will include ESOL techniques. Users will navigate the course at their own pace and complete the course by creating a lesson plan. No foreign language skills or prior teaching experience are necessary.</p><p>Registration is required.</p><p>For more information, visit www.floridaliteracy.org/online_tutor_training.html.</p><p><b>King of the Wing tickets available</p><p></b>Tickets are available for the annual King of the Wing competition benefitting ARC Marion. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at ARC Marion, 2800 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala.</p><p>Adult tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door; for ages 6-12, $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, call 351-2479.</p><p><b>Women's luncheon features purses</p><p></b>Ocala Christian Women's Connection will host an “I Love That Purse Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW College Road, Ocala.</p><p>The event will include a purse auction, soloist Roger Greiner and speaker Joy Oldham.</p><p>The cost is $18 and reservations are required. Childcare is available.</p><p>For more information, call 236-1982.</p>